1. Arnold Lobel Arnold Lobel is my favorite author

2. Memories Mr. Lobel was born in Los Angeles, CA He was born on May 22, 1933 Mr. Lobel grew up in New York He lived with his grandparents He missed a lot of school because he was sick a lot Mr. Lobel died on December 4, 1987 He was 53 years old

3. School He went to art school He attended the Pratt Institute of Art in New York City

4. Family He was married to Anita Kempler They have two children –Son Adam –Daughter Adrienne His cat’s name was Orson

5. Writing He began writing stories in 2 nd grade He got many of his ideas from cartoons His favorite book was The Cat in the Hat Frog and Toad are two parts of himself and his personality

6. Awards Caldecott Honor Book Award –Frog and Toad are Friends Newberry Honor Book Award –Frog and Toad Together

7. Books He wrote over 70 books for children Frog and Toad are Friends (1971) Frog and Toad Together (1973) Frog and Toad All Year Mouse Soup Mouse Tales Owl at Home